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India's Health Insurance Overhaul: Prioritizing the Elderly While Leaving Others Behind?

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 The recent announcement of the Indian government’s health insurance plan, offering free coverage for citizens aged 70 and above, marks a pivotal shift in India’s approach to public health. While Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has been a flagship program in expanding healthcare access, this new directive presents both opportunities and challenges. On the one hand, prioritizing free insurance for senior citizens is a commendable step. With an aging population facing increased health risks, financial protection is crucial. However, the decision to make health insurance mandatory for all raises concerns about the affordability and accessibility of such coverage for low-income families. Ensuring that these groups can afford private insurance is critical, or the policy may unintentionally deepen existing health inequalities. Read more:  https://indiaobservers.com/free-health-insurance-for-all-indians-over-70-governments-new-plan/ Furthermore, while the...